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MR.1970.17.23-A8
Basic facts:
country
province
region
village
people
group
date
collector
Malawi
Salima
Nyanja
Chewa
1958
Hugh Tracey
Language and title:
original language
: Nyanja/Chewa
title in original language
: Kupanda mlongo nkusauka
title in English
: To be without a sister is to be without a home
Musical composition:
type
# performers
instrument (type)
singing voice
Solo
1
Bangwe (zither)
FEMALE
Characteristics:
general:
function
: ritual music
length
: 1:25 min.
Performers:
Thawani Mwale
Fragment:
not available online
Remarks:
Tempo:
average
144.28
median
144.23
minimum
115.38
maximum
171.43
standaard deviation
9.77
regression factor
-0.12
Pitch:
Tessitura
Octave reduced tone scale
All pitch candidates
Melodic progress (fragment)